Press Releases

City Announces Vaccine Incentive for Government Employees

Dec 7th, 2021

Baltimore City Mayor Brandon M. Scott and City Administrator Christopher Shorter announced that the City has authorized a one-time payment of $1,000 to fully vaccinated municipal employees. Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be used to pay for the incentive program.

 

Inspector General Advisory Board Delivers Annual Performance Review, As Required By Charter

Dec 1st, 2021

After holding two in-depth meetings and reviewing a number of materials for the purpose of conducting an annual performance review, the Inspector General Advisory Board delivered its inaugural performance review to Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

 

Mayor Scott Announces $35 Million Investment to Kickstart Efforts to Close the Digital Divide

Nov 30th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing Baltimore’s latest investment with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars: $35 million focused on the administration’s efforts to close the digital divide.

 

Mayor Scott Revamps Squeegee Outreach Efforts with Focus on Supporting Disconnected Youth and Improving Public Safety

Nov 23rd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, along with the Mayor’s Office of Children and Family Success (MOCFS) and the Mayor’s Office of African American Male Engagement (MOAAME), announced a 90 Day Squeegee Action Plan to connect youth with employment opportunities, improve traffic safety, and develop the City’s long-term strategic plan for supporting disconnected young men and boys.  

 

Mayor Brandon M. Scott’s Statement on Baltimore’s 300th Homicide

Nov 18th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott released a statement on the recording of Baltimore City’s 300th homicide of 2021.

 

$50 Million Investment in Transportation Enhancements Announced for Baltimore’s East-West Corridor

Nov 17th, 2021

Faster, easier, more reliable transit trips, stronger multi-modal connections and safer pedestrian access planned to enhance access to

Mayor Scott Announces $55 Million Investment to Put Baltimore Back to Work and Ensure Equitable Economic Recovery from COVID-19

Nov 16th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the next two priority investments that will be made with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds: a combined $55 million to put Baltimoreans back to work and ensure an equitable economic recovery from COVID-19.

 

Mayor’s Office to Seek Community Grant Reviewers

Nov 15th, 2021

The Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (MONSE) is seeking help from the community to evaluate grant applications.

 

Mayor to Celebrate Black Female Leaders at Art Exhibit

Nov 15th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott celebrated the profound work and accomplishments of 13 Black Female Leaders throughout Baltimore City at the opening event of The Guardians: Reshaping History at The Peale Center at Carroll Mansion on November 6, 2021.

 

Mayor Scott to Celebrate City’s Guardians

Nov 6th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott will celebrate the profound work and accomplishments of 13 Black Female Leaders throughout Baltimore City at the opening event of The Guardians: Reshaping History at The Peale Center at Carroll Mansion.

 

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